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Here are 3 ASX shares with high debt levels

| Mitchell Lawler

Too much debt can catch up with companies when tides turn for the worse.

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How to avoid this costly ASX investor trap – it's harder than you think

| Bernd Struben

Emotional investing is one of the most common mistakes people make. Here's how to avoid it.

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What is reflation, and why is everyone talking about it?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are starting to talk about the dangers of 'reflation' for the ASX share market. Here's what that means for…

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How to buy US shares from Australia right now

| Mitchell Lawler

If you have been wondering how to buy US shares from Australia to gain exposure from the highly topical market,…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

How I'd get ready for buying opportunities in the next stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

The next stock market crash could be an excellent buying opportunity. Preparing for it now may prove to be a…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

The valuable lesson Dr Takao Inui has for every ASX investor

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 has had a morning of ups and downs today. But rather than ride the peaks and troughs,…

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

2 top notch ASX shares for beginners

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) is one of the 2 ASX shares that I think would be perfect for a…

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If an ASX share announces a demerger, here's why you should listen

| Sebastian Bowen

The demerger between Coles and Wesfarmers was highly lucrative. Here's why you shouldn't ignore a spin-off among ASX listed companies.

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4 great shares I'd pick to build a starter portfolio

| Christopher Georges

These four shares could easily be used as the building blocks for a growth portfolio.

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How to avoid one simple investing mistake that could cost you thousands

| Sean O'Neill

Think an ageing population will make you a millionaire? Don't be so sure.

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3 unforgettable investment lessons from 2016

| Regan Pearson

We are all better investors for remembering the lessons from Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and Brexit.

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3 signs you've found a great company

| Regan Pearson

Here are some signs you've found the next Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) or CSL Limited (ASX:CSL).

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4 mid-cap companies to beat the October sharemarket effect forever

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Investing over two or more decades allows compounding to really boost your portfolio.

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Your 'smashed avo' investment guide 

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Forget the fight between the generations, here’s how you can win... 

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How to time the sharemarket

| Motley Fool Staff

Ever since sharemarkets were created, investors have tried various methods for picking the perfect entry. Here are my three golden…

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3 simple ways to protect your portfolio from a market crash

| Christopher Georges

Retail investors can use some simple strategies to protect their capital from a market wide sell-off.

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3 surprising habits of smart investors

| Sean O'Neill

Is it better to invest in a Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), or a Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT)?

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If low interest rates really are turning the stock market into a casino, a bet on these high yielding ASX stocks looks a no-brainer

| Bruce Jackson

Stocks are going nowhere fast. Up a little here. Down a little here. Waiting… Waiting for Trump to lose, self-combust,…

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Top stock picks for October

| Motley Fool Staff

IVE Group Ltd (ASX:IGL), Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) are among October's top picks.

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How can you prepare for a stock market crash?

| Matt Brazier

Stock market crashes are inevitable so you'd better be prepared.

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The market's down, because…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Even if you can finish the sentence, it’s a waste of time...

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3 shares to buy after a market crash

| Christopher Georges

Investors should be ready to buy these three shares should a market crash occur.

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Portfolio Check: 6 features that every successful company must have

| Andrew Mudie

Watch out for the Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) of 2016!

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How to know when to sell your shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Knowing when to sell is arguably even more important than knowing when to buy…

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3 guaranteed ways to destroy your retirement

| Sean O'Neill

Asides from owning risky businesses like Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG), there are a number of other ways investors are hurting…

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Why Warren Buffett avoids these 3 types of companies

| Tim McArthur

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) might not be the right "type" of companies for your…

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3 essential investing lessons I've learned this year

| Regan Pearson

Where to find the best bargains and how to think about companies like Santos Ltd (ASX:STO).

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How do I get exposure to the recovering US economy?

| Tim McArthur

Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) could be good shares to own for exposure to US…

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6 shares I'd buy with $50,000 today

| Tim McArthur

Argo Investments Limited (ASX:ARG) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) are just two of the six shares I'd look to acquire.

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The Motley Fool now has a brand new business podcast, called Motley Fool Money!

| Motley Fool Staff

Now you can listen to a couple of Fools!

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Has gold lost its shine?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Rising interest rates have the potential to weigh on gold prices...

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3 popular dividend shares that could keep on tumbling

| Tom Richardson

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) are under selling pressure.

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10 priceless lessons every investor should learn from Richard Branson

| Andrew Mudie

With a fortune estimated at a value of $8 billion, investors need to take note of Branson’s philosophies.

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2 ASX-50 disaster stocks I think should be avoided at all costs

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) & Santos Ltd (ASX:STO). Here are two well-known companies that should stay off your investment…

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Should you participate in Metcash Limited's share purchase plan?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) shareholders to decide on share purchase plan.

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Why investors should look beyond the numbers

| Andrew Page

What the company said -- and what the market thinks -- are two different things.

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Would Warren Buffett buy these companies for their pricing power?

| Matthew Bugden

Companies like ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX), REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) and XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) all benefit…

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3 timeless rules to ensure investment success

| Regan Pearson

Buying and nurturing great companies like CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) is all it takes.

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Are you an investor who suffers from Get-Evenitis?

| Motley Fool Staff

If you’re holding onto your BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares until they hit $45 again, you may be suffering from…

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3 BIG investing mistakes – and how to avoid them

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Learn from the mistakes of others to spare yourself the heartache

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4 financial ratios to understand before buying shares

| Christopher Georges

It's not hard to identify high-quality businesses when you consider some simple financial indicators.

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How do loss-making companies pay dividends?

| Regan Pearson

When companies like QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) report losses, how do they pay dividends? Here's how…

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3 key habits of smart investors

| Tim McArthur

Smart investors might have CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and CYBG PLC CDI 1:1 (ASX:CYB) in their portfolios.

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5 things to do immediately after buying your first shares

| Regan Pearson

So you've just bought shares in CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) or Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS). What next?

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My 3 step plan to scoop up Brexit bargains

| Motley Fool Staff

Could now be the right time to start making plans to pick up top companies such as Macquarie Group Ltd…

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Why these 4 shares are getting smashed today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) has lacked any real direction today but these four shares have only traded…

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3 companies I'm buying for my new son

| Regan Pearson

Locking in the long term growth potential of XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL).

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Sell everything? How a Brexit could shatter share markets

| Tom Richardson

Could a Brexit vote shatter the ASX?

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